2021-03-31-accounts

Trinity Church Littlehampton

Report and Accounts Year ended 31st March 2021

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

TRINITY CHURCH LITTLEHAMPTON

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE 16 Kent Road Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 6LG GOVERNING DOCUMENT CIO Constitution dated 30 April 2018 CIO Charity registered 27 June 2018 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1178966 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBLE FOR Alex BEAKEN MANAGING THE CHARITY Ruth COBB (resigned 27 July 2021) (all appointed on registration) Simon OSBORNE Jonathan STEELE (resigned 12 October 2021) Philip BROWN Mark THORNET (appointed 23 March 2021) Carolyn SAUNDERS (appointed 1 September 2021) BANKERS CafBank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Lisa Darby Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB INDEX Page 1 Legal & Administrative Details 2-3 Trustees' Report 4 Independent Examiner's Report 5 Receipts and Payments Account 6 Statement of Assets & Liabilities 7 Notes to the Accounts 8 Detailed Receipts and Payments Account

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TRINITY CHURCH LITTLEHAMPTON

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Objects of the charity

The charity, which is a church, is governed by a constitution and is constituted as a charitable incorporated organisation. The charity's principal objects, as set out in its governing document, are:

1. To advance the Christian faith by such means as the charity shall determine from time to time.

2. To relieve persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local or international disaster or by reason of their social, medical or economic circumstances.

3. To educate and assist young persons through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacity that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.

4. To advance education in family life, in marriage and family relationships, in particular but not exclusively by the organization of courses for the teaching of the skills of parenthood.

5. To advance Christian religious education and training.

Most the charity's activities are undertaken by volunteers and the charity could not operate effectively without their efforts.

In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

Review of the Years' Activities

Trinity Church Littlehampton has continued to grow In membership with local residents joining the church community during the financial year, benefitting from teaching and pastoral support provided by the church leadership. Many of these new members have become actively involved in community groups through which practical and emotional support is offered. The church continued to employ a part time member of staff to provide leadership and support the various community groups and other ministries within the church. During COVID we continued to provide online services which also allowed those who didn’t have online access to view our meetings and share in the work of the church.

The pandemic continued to have an impact on giving but on a like for like basis the reduction is small and doesn’t impede the charitable aims of the church

Financial review

During the year income received totalled £58,225 (2020:£56,627) and expenditure totalled £45,140 (2020: £18,539). As a result the cash held by the charity at the period end increased by £13,085 to £99,461, all of which is unrestricted.

There were no payments made to Trustees other than the reimbursement of expenses.

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Reserves policy

The charity does not at present have a formal policy for holding reserves. The Trustees have intentionally waited until the regular income received by TCL is understood, as this is deemed key in determining the policy and reasons for holding reserves, but this will be developed. The Trustees are confident that the current level of cash reserves is adequate.

The charity has been running with a stable income that significantly exceeds its expenditure, such that the Trustees have been able as part of the budget to allocate funds to savings for various purposes and thereby plan for future growth and development of the charity's activities. An example is to plan for the purchase or replacement of key equipment as required so that reliance on loans can be minimised or avoided. With employment of a staff member, there is also the requirement to maintain reserves sufficient to pay contractual notice should redundancy ever be required.

Funds in deficit

No funds were in deficit at year end

Governance

Trinity Church Littlehampton has a Constitution and a Basis of Faith as its governing documents. This was accepted on 27th June 2018.

New trustees would be appointed by the charity’s current trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skill, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.

Risk statement

The charity is exposed to various risks - be they operational, financial or reputational. The trustees review the charity's activities regularly to identify significant risks and, where possible, they take appropriate measures to mitigate those risks.

Responsibilities of trustees

Charity law requires us as Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year.

We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.

We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.

Approval

This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Simon Osborne

Date: 20 January 2022

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

TRINITY CHURCH LITTLEHAMPTON

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Trinity Church Littlehampton ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2021 on pages 5 to 8 following.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Lisa Darby

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage

LONDON EC1Y 8AB

Date: 24 January 2022

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TRINITY CHURCH LITTLEHAMPTON

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Notes Income receipts Donations, legacies and grants Gift aid receipts Bank interest Total receipts Payments 2 Total payments Transfers between funds Net movement in funds 3 Cash funds as at last year end Cash funds at this year end Net of receipts / (payments) before transfers Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly	General Funds £ 40,849 11,893 523 53,265 39,470 39,470 13,795 13,795 85,666 99,461 Unrestricted	Restricted Funds £ 4,225 735 - 4,960 5,670 5,670 710 - 710 - 710 -	2021 £ 45,074 12,628 523 58,225 45,140 45,140 13,085 - 13,085 86,376 99,461	2020 £ 45,748 10,589 290 56,627 18,539 18,539 38,088 - 38,088 48,288 86,376

The notes on page 7 form part of these accounts.

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TRINITY CHURCH LITTLEHAMPTON

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

A Cash funds Cash at bank with immediate access Notice deposits B Other monetary assets Gift aid due to charity Prepayments C Liabilities HMRC re PAYE due Grant Commitment Fee for Independent Examination	Unrestricted General funds £ 16,648 82,813 99,461 100 - 100 972 972	Restricted funds £ - - - - - - -	2021 2020 £ £ 16,648 20,086 82,813 66,290 99,461 86,376 100 2,535 - - 100 2,535 - 487 - 2,000 972 600 972 2,600

D[Assets retained for charity's own use]

Music and PA equipment	Cost Cost £ £ 5,166 1,291 5,166 1,291

Includes equipment donated by Jubilee Church Worthing at cost.

E Guarantees and secured debts

The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabilities.

The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf

by Simon Osborne date:20 January 2022

The notes on page 7 form part of these accounts.

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TRINITY CHURCH LITTLEHAMPTON

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

Unrestricted funds £ 2 Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly Charitable Grant 26,440 Rent - Support services 2,992 Staff costs 7,340 Outreach Activities 439 Work among the Young 383 Minor equipment 1,200 Conference costs 140 Other costs 536 39,470 Redeemer Church, Worthing 19,240 Regions Beyond UK 1,200 Regions Beyond Global - Creative Heart 2,000 Philippines Church plant 2,000 Turning Tides 2,000 26,440 Grants were made during the year as follows:	Restricted Funds £ 5,670 - - - - - - - - 5,670 760 - 4,910 - - - 5,670	Total 2021 £ 32,110 - 2,992 7,340 439 383 1,200 140 536 45,140 20,000 1,200 4,910 2,000 2,000 2,000 32,110	Total 2020 £ 5,043 2,486 2,005 1,138 2,326 581 638 2,208 2,114 18,539 - 1,200 3,843 - - - 5,043

The grant of £20,000 to Redeemer Church, Worthing was given for the refurbishment of facilities within the Guildbourne Centre, Worthing.

3 Movement of funds

General funds Restricted funds Redeemer Church Regions Beyond Total funds	Opening balance £ 85,666 710 - 710 86,376	Receipts £ 53,265 50 4,910 4,960 58,225	Payments £ 39,470 - 760 - 4,910 - 5,670 - 45,140 -	Closing balance £ 99,461 - - - 99,461

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TRINITY CHURCH LITTLEHAMPTON

DETAILED RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Notes Income receipts Donations, legacies and grants Gift aid receipts Bank interest Total receipts Payments 2 Total payments Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Cash funds as at last year end Cash funds at this year end Net of receipts / (payments) before transfers Payments in relation to charitable activities undertaken directly	General Designated Funds Funds £ £ 40,849 - 11,893 - 523 - 53,265 - 39,470 - 39,470 - 13,795 - - 13,795 - 85,666 - 99,461 - Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds £ 4,225 735 - 4,960 5,670 5,670 710 - - 710 - 710 0	2021 £ 45,074 12,628 523 58,225 45,140 45,140 13,085 - 13,085 86,376 99,461	General Designated Funds Funds £ £ 41,759 - 10,024 - 290 - 52,074 - 12,032 0 12,032 - 40,042 - 301 - - 39,741 - 45,925 - 85,666 - Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds 2020 £ £ 3,988 45,747 565 10,589 - 290 4,553 56,627 6,507 18,539 6,507 18,539 1,954 - 38,088 301 - 1,653 - 38,088 2,363 48,288 710 86,376